BDRA

BILLERICAY DISTRICT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION COACH TRIPS - TO BOOK PLEASE RING 01277- 654597.  Please note the all payments should by paid at least 1 month prior to the trip and sent to  Malcolm & Margaret Knight, 11 Longrise, Billericay CM12 9QR. Cheques should be payable to BDRA and the trip title indicated on the reverse of the cheque.

Please note – when concession prices (i.e. Seniors and Children) are quoted, these must be requested at the time of booking. Otherwise full price will be paid.

5 DAY HOLIDAY TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT - MONDAY 22nd to FRIDAY26th May, 2006. PAYMENT DUE

All travellers should by now have received their itinerary. If you have not, or if there are any questions, please call me at the above number.

FRIDAY 2nd JUNE – BRUGES SHOP & SEE. FULL. PLEASE PAY NOW.

Inclusive price - £25. Includes Executive coach with toilet. Dep. GG 6.15 am, OA 6.20 am, LR 6.25 am, and SG 6.30 am. Back in Billericay approx 10 pm. You must bring a current passport with you.

THURSDAY 8th June – THE ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS AT KEW. FULL. PLEASE PAY NOW.

Inclusive price: Adults £18; Seniors - £15.50. Includes Executive coach with toilet. Dep. GG 9.15 am, OA 9.20 am, LR 9.25 am, and SG 9.30 am. Back in Billericay before 7 pm. Due to demand we tried to arrange for a second coach but unfortunately this has not proved possible.

TUESDAY 20th JUNE – BRIGHTON  SHOP & SEE. FULL PLEASE PAY NOW.

Inclusive price - £15. Includes Executive coach with toilet. Dep. GG 9.15 am, OA 9.20 am, LR 9.25 am, and SG 9.30 am. Back in Billericay early evening.

FRIDAY 16th June – SMALLHYTHE PLACE & TENTERDEN VINEYARDS. SEATS AVAILABLE.

An opportunity to visit the historical theatre at Smallhythe Place. This half-timbered house, built in the early 16th century when Smallhythe was a thriving shipbuilding yard, was the home of the Victorian actress Ellen Terry from 1899 to 1928 and contains her fascinating theatre collection. The cottage grounds include her rose garden, orchard, nuttery, a wonderful display of wild flowers and the Barn Theatre. Then on to the Vineyards at Tenterden for your inclusive buffet lunch (dessert optional extra). After lunch there will be a tour of the vineyards followed by wine tasting. There should be time for some shopping  before we head home. Inclusive price - £29. Dep. GG 9.15 am, OA 9.20 am, LR 9.25 am, SG 9.30 am. Back in Billericay before 7 pm.

** For trips listed below please phone anytime after 9.00am on Thursday, 11th May **

(For answer phone messages, please remember – trip, number of seats, your name and phone number)

THURSDAY 6th JULY 2006 – HAMPTON COURT FLOWER SHOW

One of the world’s largest horticultural shows set in the grounds of the Royal Palace. Price including Entrance and a Luxury coach (with toilet) – RHS Members £28, Non Members - £31. Depart: Gooseberry Green 8.00 am, Orchard Avenue 8.05 am, Laindon Road 8.10 am South Green 8.15 am.  Back in Billericay approx. 7 pm.

SATURDAY 8th JULY 2006 – THIS IS ELVIS at the CLIFFS PAVILION

“It is 1968, the major musical event of the year is the first live TV special for Elvis Presley in what will come to be known as ‘The ’68 Comeback Special’ ”. “This Is Elvis” recreates all the drama leading up to the comeback as well as staging the monumental concert itself including Heartbreak Hotel, Blue Suede Shoes, Love me Tender etc etc. Staring Simon Bowman, this should be a fun night for all. Price including Entrance and a Luxury coach (with toilet) – £28. Depart: Gooseberry Green 6.00 pm, Orchard Avenue 6.05 pm, Laindon Road 6.10 pm, South Green 6.15 pm.  Back in Billericay approx. 11.00 pm.

THURSDAY 13th JULY 2006 – The ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY GARDENS AT WISLEY.

An opportunity to see the wonderful gardens of the Royal Horticultural Society at Wisley. To wander by the lake and the ornamental pond, to visit the glass houses and to wander amongst the flower beds so lovingly maintained by some of the best gardeners in the country. Then to leisurely enjoy Wisley’s own Afternoon Tea in the Terrace Restaurant. Price including Entrance, Afternoon Tea, and a Luxury coach (with toilet) – RHS Members (membership card to be shown at the entrance) - £19. Non Members - £24.50. Dep. Gooseberry Green 9.15 am, Orchard Avenue 9.20 am, Laindon Road 9.25 am South Green 9.30 am.  Back in Billericay approx. 7 pm.

SATURDAY 22nd JULY 2006 – CITE EUROPE, CALAIS.

If you have ever travelled to France with a short stop at Cite Europe and wondered what the site offered other than the Supermarket, well here’s your chance to find out. We will travel to Cite Europe via Eurotunnel and arrive in time for dinner in one of the many restaurants. You will then be able to leisurely explore the shops of Cite Europe as well as the Supermarket. Price including Luxury coach (with toilet) – £20. Dep. GG 6.45 am, OA 6.50 am, LR 6.55 am, SG 7.00 am.  Back in Billericay approx. 8 pm. You must bring a current passport with you